A couple years ago, I spotted this type of fruit at the local Asian supermarket. I didn't buy it at that time and figured I'd pick it up the next time around. I went back the following week and didn't see anymore.
Two years later... I finally found it again!
It is called "Pitaya" or "Dragon Fruit"
Funky egg looking thing is the fruit from a cactus that's about the size of my paring knife or a baseball.
Cutting into it... there's a thick rind with a whitish/grayish flesh speckled with black seeds.
The fruit scoops out easily.
The texture is similar to kiwi - smooth and crunchy with seeds. The flavor was kind of bland, slightly sweet, which reminded me of an unripe watermelon.
Apparently, the seeds are viable so I'll save a few to dry for planting. The weather is probably too cold, but it would be interesting to see the seeds do grow.
The flavor is kind of bland but it's nice in a fruit salad because it adds an interesting texture. it should be eaten cold and not in a room temp' (when its vary cold itws like a Sorbet).
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